William T. Fairbourn | |
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 MG William T. Fairbourn, USMC | |
| Born | June 28, 1914 Sandy, Utah, United States |
| Died | February 21, 1987 (aged 72) Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1935–1967 |
| Rank | Major general |
| Service number | 0-5109 |
| Commands | 1st Marine Division Marine Corps Reserve 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade 11th Marine Regiment |
| Battles / wars | World War II Cuban Missile Crisis |
| Awards | Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal (2) |
| Other work | Nuclear arms race activist |
William Taro Fairbourn (June 28, 1914 – February 21, 1987) was an American decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of major general. He is most noted as commanding general of the 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade during the Cuban Missile Crisis and later served as commanding general of 1st Marine Division. Fairbourn was later known as a Nuclear arms race activist.[1][2]
- ^ "William T. Fairbourn Papers – USMC Military History Division". USMC Military History Division. Retrieved 2018-07-06.
- ^ "Fortitudine 16, Part 4/2" (PDF). marines.mil. Marines Websites. Retrieved July 6, 2018.